Senator Aminu Tambuwal
About Senator Aminu Tambuwal
Aminu Waziri Tambuwal is the Senator for Sokoto South, Sokoto State, elected in the general election of 25 February 2023 and sworn in with the 10th National Assembly on 13 June 2023. It is his first term in the Senate.
Born on 11 January 1966, Tambuwal was Governor of Sokoto State from 29 May 2015 to 29 May 2023 and Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, having represented Tambuwal/Kebbe federal constituency from 2003. A lawyer by training, he moved through the All Nigeria Peoples Party (2003-2007), the Peoples Democratic Party (2007-2014), the All Progressives Congress (2014-2018) and back to the PDP in 2018.
As of August 2026 Tambuwal's party affiliation is in flux, with reporting placing him in the African Democratic Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Sokoto South senatorial district?
Senator Aminu Tambuwal represents the people of Sokoto South senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Sokoto State.
When was Aminu Tambuwal born?
Aminu Tambuwal was born on 11 January 1966, which makes he 60 years old.
What state does Senator Aminu Tambuwal represent?
Senator Aminu Tambuwal represents Sokoto State in the North-West geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
What is Senator Aminu Tambuwal's religion?
Senator Aminu Tambuwal is a Muslim. Religious identity is not a legal qualification for senatorial office in Nigeria, but it is often reflected in constituency representation across the country's diverse zones.
What does a Nigerian senator do?
A senator is a member of the upper chamber of Nigeria's National Assembly. Senators make federal laws, approve presidential appointments, ratify international treaties, oversee the executive arm of government and advocate for the interests of their senatorial district. The Senate has 109 members in total.
Government of Sokoto State
- Governor
- Ahmad Aliyu
- Senators
- Aliyu WamakkoIbrahim Lamido
- House of Reps
- 11 members — listed on the Sokoto State page